To vacation or volunteer, that is the question. Which is the better option and how do you decide where to go? Today on GoAbroad, we bring you a guest post from Holly Tennant of African Impact, where she discusses the benefits to volunteering abroad and some of the options available to you. See what advice…

Why do you travel the world? What does it mean to YOU? Throughout the “Why Do You GoAbroad?” giveaway, GoAbroad has been sharing entries with our social media communities–which encompass over 45,000 world travelers–and we’ve been pleased to receive such a variety of submissions! This giveaway has invited all who…

Today, GoAbroad features an interview with Heilwig Jones of Kaya Responsible Travel. Kaya is a United Kingdom based volunteer program providing short and long term volunteer opportunities focused on culturally and environmentally sustainable projects. Heilwig Jones is the Founder and Executive Director. ‘Kaya’ is the name of a Bob Marley album, why are…

As International Education Week continues to be celebrated this week, today also marks the 16th anniversary of International Tolerance Day. Have you ever thought about you can contribute to fighting intolerance? It may easier than you think! By simply asking yourself “am I a tolerant person?” you are raising your individual awareness…

Today, GoAbroad features an interview with Richard Webb. Richard is the Founder and President of ProWorld, a volunteer and study abroad organization focused on sustainable development which started more than a decade ago in South America. Rich I have known you for at least a decade and you are without…

Happy Halloween! Today on GoAbroad, we’re helping you to celebrate Halloween with a little international flair by featuring some ‘spooktacular’ destinations around the world. Whether it’s a ghost tour, ghost town or haunted history you’re seeking, each of these destinations will be sure to offer a meaningful travel experience –…

Have you ever considered an international volunteer experience? Taking the time to participate in a volunteer abroad program can be one of the most life-changing adventures, as well as an opportunity to combat the current U.S. economic recession. With the competition for jobs being fiercer than ever, the experience of…

Last week on GoAbroad.com we brought you the most popular teach abroad programs in Africa. This week we’re showcasing the most popular program listings on GoAbroad that feature a European country! These ten program listings are based on what 1.3 million unique monthly users are searching for the most on GoAbroad.com….